1996 Ford Thunderbird Support Question
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Question posted by rr774kip on May 27th, 2014
Does A 1996 Ford Thunderbird Have A Drive Cycle
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Owner's Manual - Page 3
Table of Contents
Introductory Information ...1 Safety Restraints ...7 Starting Your Thunderbird ...45 Warning Lights and Gauges ...55 Instrument Panel Controls ...73 Steering Column Controls ...91 Features ...101 Electronic Sound Systems ...131 Driving Your Thunderbird ...165 Roadside Emergencies ...185 Customer Assistance ...203 Reporting Safety Defects ...211 Accessories ...215 Servicing Your ...
Owner's Manual - Page 7
... through an adjustment or break-in advance. - Apply the brakes gradually.
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has new brake linings, you should take advantage of the Ford Extended Service Plan at the time of time than the basic warranty that you drive it. u Avoid sudden stops. You do not have to buy this owner guide.
Contact any...
Owner's Manual - Page 8
... by environmental fallout within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20,000 km) of highway driving. For this reason, Ford has authorized its dealers to repair, at no charge to chemical industrial fallout.
Do not ... and tree sap can damage the paint, especially in for 100 miles (160 km) of city driving or 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of purchase, whichever comes first. Cleaning the Outside of engine oil...
Owner's Manual - Page 53
... engine block heater (if your vehicle in a region where temperatures reach -10˚F (-23˚C) or below. Ford recommends that is protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter.
50 RWARNING Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle has this option).
Have the vehicle checked. To turn the heater on, simply plug it...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
...condition (engine at ambient temperature) and running out of engine start up cycles without a misfire condition occurring. On the fourth engine start up cycle consists of fuel begins to misfire. If the light does not go ... the Check Engine Warning Light comes on and you are driving, it is not necessary to have your vehicle serviced by your dealer or a qualified technician.
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Owner's Manual - Page 96
...Thunderbird chapter.
If there is low. For example, you can set the interval wipers, turn the knob at the end of the wiper knob. The variable interval wiper on the turn signal lever toward or away from you release the knob, the wipers operate for two to three cycles... rain. Variable Interval Wipers
In addition to two speed wipers, your nearest Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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Owner's Manual - Page 168
Putting Your Vehicle in . Depress and hold the brake pedal down while you do not hold the brake pedal. Driving Your Thunderbird
Driving with the brake shift interlock safety feature which prevents shifting the transmission out of the P (Park) position without the brake pedal being depressed if the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 169
...) position until the brake pedal is depressed. When the gearshift is in P (Park) when you need to the chapter titled Servicing Your Thunderbird in P (Park).
166 RWARNING DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS ARE WORKING. Depress the brake pedal, move the gearshift lever to LOCK or removed...
Owner's Manual - Page 175
... if the engine is running. During this shutdown period, the word OFF in 4.6L engine vehicles is speed sensitive. If the Traction AssistTM system is cycled excessively, the system will be illuminated showing that the steering effort is light for parking and heavier for more effort.
Steering Your Vehicle
Your vehicle...
Owner's Manual - Page 177
If you are driving down firmly with the anti-lock brake system, if the equipment is installed in your vehicle and, if either the anti-lock brake system cycles or the check anti-lock light comes on at ... it while you push the parking brake down a long or steep hill, shift to the left foot. Ford Motor Company has not found any time other than right after you park your vehicle. NOTE: If you ...
Owner's Manual - Page 183
...'s load or carrying weight in excess of vehicle control. No towing packages are available through Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealers.
If your vehicle exceeds the GVWR, remove cargo from the factory ... equipped to Tow in this chapter.) while you tow. (See Driving while you tow in this chapter.)
u Use extra caution when driving your vehicle u Service your vehicle more frequently if you
tow a...
Owner's Manual - Page 204
...center. Towing Your Vehicle
If you need to an acceptable shape. DO NOT TOW WITH SLINGBELT EQUIPMENT WHEN TOWING YOUR THUNDERBIRD FROM THE REAR. Replacing the anti-theft lug nut Insert the key over the lug nut key and, while applying... shut-off switch, see Fuel pump shut-off switch may have been triggered.
Ford Motor Company has not developed or approved a T-hook sling-type procedure.
Owner's Manual - Page 225
... service regularly. u We highlight do not need to be replaced without tools.
Ford Motor Company recommends that you about the basic parts that the Owner Maintenance Checks .... If your vehicle needs professional servicing, your vehicle. 1. 2. Servicing Your Thunderbird
Service Made Easy
Ford has two goals for servicing your dealership can provide the parts and service required...
Owner's Manual - Page 246
.... Following these recommended procedures will not freeze at the temperature level in which you drive during winter months. Engine Coolant Refill Procedure
When the entire cooling system is drained and... NOTE: It is imperative the following procedure be found in the Car Service Manual.
Use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid E2FZ-19549-AA (in Canada, Motorcraft CXC-8-B) or an equivalent engine ...
Owner's Manual - Page 252
...to the recommended
pressures. RWARNING Driving too fast for extended periods of your load is evenly u Drive at your tires each time you fill your fuel tank. Driving at very high speeds for conditions...u Keep your tires may need to replace the wiper blade assembly or the blade element.
Ford Motor Company recommends obeying posted speed limits. Tires
Look at safe speeds. u Stay within the...
Owner's Manual - Page 255
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253 They do not follow these precautions, your vehicle may also affect the accuracy of your vehicle's original tires may not drive properly and safely. Department of Transportation requires Ford to 12 inches or limited production tires as defined in Title 49 Code of 10 to give you do not apply to...
Owner's Manual - Page 264
...cold, make sure that meets Ford Specification ESW-M2C33-F, such as Ford Premium Power Steering Fluid, E6AZ-19582-AA or is an equivalent Type F Automatic Transmission Fluid with a Ford registration number (an 8-digit ... reading will only be accurate if the fluid temperature is low, do not drive your vehicle for power steering fluid
Use only power steering fluid that the fluid reaches the...
Owner's Manual - Page 284
... service your dealer if the engine runs on or near the engine. As soon as it would any of time, refer to the OBD II Drive Cycle defined below. If the metal collector contacts any other type of the OBD II system checks are successfully completed, the OBD II system is reset...
Owner's Manual - Page 285
... must be warmed up and at 1/4 to 1/2 throttle for 40 seconds. During the 15 minute drive cycle the following OBD II Drive Cycle. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Any safe driving mode is acceptable between 25 and 40 mph (40-60 km/h) for 4 minutes. Always drive vehicle in neutral) the vehicle for 15 minutes. choose 3 different speeds to traffic conditions and...
Owner's Manual - Page 286
...speeds between 45 and 60 mph (70-100 km/h).
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10. 7. OBD II drive cycle has been completed. This should take approximately 5 minutes. Bring the vehicle back to between.... 11. Vehicle can be turned off when convenient.
284 Idle in Drive for approximately 5 minutes. Accelerate the vehicle up to idle. Drive the vehicle for 5 minutes at the selected speed between 45 and 60...
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